Visiting the coast
Why our coast is important and how you can help protect it.
Why is the coast important?
Our coast and seas provide special areas for us to relax and enjoy leisure activities. They are also vital for marine habitats and wildlife.
Our coast and seas also contribute a huge amount to our economy. Ninety five per cent of the UK's international trade in goods travel by sea and the combined net overseas earnings of maritime services and shipping is worth £2.5 billion a year.
Ideas for activites you can enjoy at the coast.
Our coasts and seas offer fantastic opportunities for leisure and recreation. We all have a part to play in maintaining these fragile environments.
The seas around the coasts of England and Wales provide a home for thousands of species of fish, birds and mammals including basking sharks, minke whales, bottlenose dolphins and turtles.
Sustainable transport ideas for getting to the coast.
